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Anne-Claire Legendre will travel to Morocco from June 19 to 24, 2026, at the invitation of Morocco’s Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohammed Mehdi Bensaid. This is her first …
Anne-Claire Legendre visits Morocco for cultural cooperation talks Read More
Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko secures National Assembly presidency after court ruling The Senegalese Constitutional Council has upheld Ousmane Sonko’s position as president of the National Assembly, dismissing a challenge from the …
Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko secures National Assembly presidency after court ruling Read More
Félix Tshisekedi devant la population de Kananga Politique Jeudi 18 juin 2026 – 08:07 Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi appealed for unity and vigilance against divisive forces during a recent gathering …
President tshisekedi addresses congolese diaspora in houston, urges unity Read More
The Constitutional Council of Sénégal has ruled it lacks the authority to hear a legal challenge filed by opposition groups contesting the reinstatement of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to …
Senegal council rules it cannot review sonko’s assembly reinstatement Read More
The French football authorities have raised serious concerns over a recent Ligue 1 match after detecting irregular betting patterns surrounding a controversial decision involving Ivory Coast international Elye Wahi. French …
Suspicion of match fixing involving Ligue 1 player Elye Wahi Read More
MILITARY COOPERATION Nigeria and Cameroon strengthen defense ties with new security pact The governments of Nigeria and Cameroon have formalized a landmark defense agreement in Yaoundé, aimed at tightening security …
Nigeria and Cameroon bolster joint defense pact to secure borders Read MoreBanjul, Gambia – In a bid to future-proof West Africa’s economic landscape, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) and the Competition and Consumer Product …
West Africa strengthens competition culture to secure digital economy Read More
A landmark meeting at the Eurosatory 2026 defense exhibition in Paris has set the stage for a new chapter in Côte d’Ivoire and France’s enduring strategic alliance. On June 17, …
Ivorian and French leaders strengthen strategic partnership at Eurosatory 2026 Read More
Economy Gabon takes bold step to reclaim its maritime wealth By Editor-in-Chief June 17, 2026 208 No comment Libreville, June 17, 2026 – With the expiry of its sustainable fishing …
Gabon takes bold step to reclaim its maritime wealth Read More
united nations backs Morocco’s Sahara sovereignty with global support Forty nations reaffirmed their backing for Morocco’s territorial integrity in the Sahara region during the 62nd session of the UN Human …
United nations backs Morocco’s Sahara sovereignty with global support Read More
At a high-level summit focused on the Ivory Coast-Ghana Cocoa Initiative, held on June 16, 2026, the leaders of both nations reaffirmed their shared commitment to fostering a sustainable cocoa …
Ivory Coast and Ghana join forces for sustainable cocoa economy Read More
A significant shift has emerged in Senegal’s political landscape following Ibrahima Diam Sow’s departure from Pastef, the party led by Ousmane Sonko. The move, centered in the Podor region, underscores …
Political shake-up as pastef loses key member in Senegal Read More